Results 1–20 of 314 for speaker:Paul Howell

Written Answers — Treasury: Pupils: Per Capita Costs ( 7 Jan 2020)

Paul Howell: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he plans to increase the level of per pupil funding.

Written Answers — Department for Education: Schools: Finance (13 Jan 2020)

Paul Howell: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the effect of the national funding formula for schools on levels of socio-economic inequality (a) in Sedgefield constituency and (b) nationally.

Prime Minister: Engagements (29 Jan 2020)

Paul Howell: Yesterday’s announcement of the Nexus contract being placed with the Swiss company Stadler instead of with Hitachi Rail, which is based in my Sedgefield constituency, is in my opinion inappropriate and it takes no account of the socioeconomic benefit to us of UK-based business. I hope to see a positive decision on HS2 with its potential to reconnect the north with London, and would ask the...

Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Climate Change ( 4 Feb 2020)

Paul Howell: What progress the Government have made on tackling climate change through international co-operation.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Climate Change ( 4 Feb 2020)

Paul Howell: Both the councils in the Sedgefield constituency—Darlington and Durham—have declared climate change emergencies, but given the relatively low impact of the UK on climate change compared with places such as China, how do we convince our constituents to engage? Does the Minister agree that it is imperative that we not only challenge other countries to make progress but share the efforts...

Transport Infrastructure (11 Feb 2020)

Paul Howell: I particularly welcome the Northern Powerhouse Rail connection with HS2. Will the Prime Minister look at the procurement process and ensure that UK-based companies, such as Hitachi Rail in my constituency, have a real chance of getting the business out of it? Can it be done as quickly as possible, so that they have an opportunity to plan?

Prime Minister: Engagements (12 Feb 2020)

Paul Howell: My wife is a volunteer with the local branch of the Samaritans, and my right hon. Friend will know what good work they do in helping to keep people safe online in Sedgefield and the rest of the UK. Does he agree that today’s announcement that we are putting Ofcom at the helm of a strong regulatory regime shows that we are delivering on our commitment to make the UK the safest place in the...

Written Answers — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Railways: Stockton and Darlington (13 Feb 2020)

Paul Howell: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what plans he has to support the 2025 celebration of the bicentenary of the Stockton and Darlington railway.

Written Answers — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Broadband (21 Apr 2020)

Paul Howell: What steps his Department is taking to expand the availability of gigabit-capable broadband throughout the UK.

Prime Minister: Engagements ( 3 Jun 2020)

Paul Howell: Does the Prime Minister agree that as we exit the pandemic, it is critical that we not only stimulate the UK economy, but also start the important process of levelling up? This should include stimulating the housing market to help excellent companies such as PWS at Newton Aycliffe, investing in rural broadband to help villages such as Killerby, and maybe moving the Treasury to Sedgefield, and...

Home Department: Police Numbers ( 8 Jun 2020)

Paul Howell: What steps her Department is taking to increase the number of police officers.

Home Department: Police Numbers ( 8 Jun 2020)

Paul Howell: I want to take the opportunity to place on record my thanks to Jo Farrell, the chief constable of Durham and Darlington police force, for the calm and controlled conduct of her force and, in particular, for her excellent weekly cross-party virtual briefings to make sure that local MPs and council leaders are up to speed. In recent calls, one point of concern has been frustration with delays...

Business and Planning Bill (29 Jun 2020)

Paul Howell: They tell us all that it is a challenge to make a maiden speech—I knew that I should not follow my hon. Friend the Member for South Ribble (Katherine Fletcher). I am one of the last of my intake to deliver my maiden speech, but I am probably one of the last who was expected to be here anyway, so that fits. This Bill is a critical step in the recovery, but before contributing to this...

Written Answers — Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: *No heading* (20 Jul 2020)

Paul Howell: What support he is providing to help local authorities experiencing a reduction in income during the covid-19 outbreak.

Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Topical Questions (21 Jul 2020)

Paul Howell: I have received a letter from James Ritchie, the chief executive of Tekmar, based in my Newton Aycliffe industrial estate. He is also the chairman of Energi Coast, the UK’s leading energy cluster, whose members employ more than 3,000 people. He believes that the offshore wind hub would be perfectly placed in Teesside. The region includes a number of left-behind communities, in vital need of...

Education: School Safety: Covid-19 ( 7 Sep 2020)

Paul Howell: What steps he has taken to ensure that schools are safe for children as they return to the classroom following the covid-19 outbreak.

Education: School Safety: Covid-19 ( 7 Sep 2020)

Paul Howell: Getting our children back to school is critical. It is vital that there is not just safety in school but safety and capacity within school transport. I know from talking to local family coach operators such as J&C Coaches in Newton Aycliffe that the environment for coach operators is particularly challenging. While the postponement of the implementation of the Public Service Vehicle...

Backbench Business - Aviation SectorBackbench Business (10 Sep 2020)

Paul Howell: With Teesside International Airport in my constituency, aviation is obviously important to us. I welcome the Government’s £8.5 billion support package for the industry and their approach to travel corridors, which have allowed aviation to start its return to normality. I hope that, as science develops, the air bridges will become more focused and better, but so much more is required. The...

Tourism: Covid-19 (10 Sep 2020)

Paul Howell: I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) for securing this debate. The hon. Member for Angus (Dave Doogan) will be pleased to know that I am going to speak on the same theme. What is tourism? The word “tour” comes from the Old French, meaning “round” or “circuit”. In essence, to tour means to complete a round trip—to visit and then return. Modern...

Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) Bill (11 Sep 2020)

Paul Howell: It is a pleasure to speak in this debate on the Bill put forward by the hon. Member for Cardiff North (Anna McMorrin). As an accountant by profession, having spent my previous career in manufacturing businesses in and around Sedgefield, I am still in awe of the detailed discussion that has been brought to this debate, particularly by my hon. Friends the Members for Grantham and Stamford...


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